Country Love: Xie Dajiao, 37, is pregnant!

"First, in education, I want to build a standardized Hope Primary School. Second, in healthcare, I want to build a proper rural clinic and equip it with all necessary equipment. Third, in terms of cultural and recreational activities, I want to construct a rural cultural center so that villagers have a place to relax and unwind during their leisure time!"

These words caused an uproar in the room. Everyone whispered among themselves, especially the town leaders, whose faces were filled with shock and admiration.

The villagers had only hoped that the hot springs would help them make money, but they never expected that Wang Dana would do so many good things for the villagers. He was really generous.

Lin Chen, however, frowned, feeling a little anxious.

Taking advantage of a lull in the cheers, he quietly tugged at Wang Dana's clothes and whispered:

"Sir, why didn't you tell me beforehand? This matter needs careful consideration!"

After hearing this, Wang Dana threw his head back and laughed loudly. He then patted Lin Chen's arm heavily and said loudly to everyone in the room:

"Look at my nephew, everyone! How reliable he is! He's always looking out for me. How could I possibly go bankrupt? This is just a sign that he doesn't believe in his old man's abilities!"

The room erupted in laughter instantly, and the originally serious atmosphere became relaxed and lively.

After laughing, Wang Dana's expression turned serious, and he patted his chest confidently, saying:

"Don't worry, Xiao Chen, and don't worry everyone else either! Your uncle has worked hard for so many years, he's got the skills, he can definitely handle it!"

"I'm making this clear today! The Wang Group will immediately allocate 30 million yuan in special funds for the first phase, all of which will be used to build the Xiangyashan Hot Spring Resort! Subsequent funds will be allocated as needed, without delay or shortage!"

"good!!!"

Qi Santai took the lead and shouted loudly, and the applause and cheers from the audience seemed to explode, creating a deafening roar. Only Lin Chen sighed silently, he had never seen such an investment before.

Chang Gui's hands trembled with excitement, and the people Wang Dana brought quickly opened the contract and handed it to Wang Dana.

Wang Dana looked at Qi Santai and said decisively:

"Let's skip the pleasantries and get down to business. Take a look at the contract, and let's sign it today to finalize it. Don't worry, it'll save us trouble!"

"This is a four-party contract, with one copy each for the town, the village, and the group. Lin Chen's personal rights and interests are clearly stated separately. Take a close look."

Lin Chen picked up his contract and flipped through it page by page. The cooperation period was stated as long-term joint development, without a fixed term, and it was reasonable that the term could be flexibly negotiated and renewed later.

The core terms are clearly stated: the ownership of the hot spring well, the right to use the water resources, and all rights to the revenue derived from the resources belong solely to Lin Chen. The Wang Group only has the right to develop and operate the hot spring, and has no right to dispose of, mortgage, or transfer the hot spring resources.

To put it bluntly, the most valuable foundation is firmly in Lin Chen's hands. The group only invests in business; the real power still lies with him.

Turning to the profit-sharing page, it states that Lin Chen owns 30% of the project's shares, does not bear any losses, and does not participate in daily management.

He immediately frowned, looked up at Wang Dana, and said:

"Sir, this is too much, it's not appropriate. I don't care about anything, I don't take any risks, all I'm offering is a hot spring and a few acres of land. I'd feel bad even taking 10%, I can't accept 30%. Let's change it."

"What's there to change! No need to change anything!"

Wang Dana waved his hand to interrupt him directly, his tone leaving no room for negotiation:

"You're too honest, kid! Without your hot spring, where would I invest my 30 million?"

"These 30 shares are rightfully yours, not a penny less! If you're still uneasy, just come over here from time to time and help oversee things."

Lin Chen still declined:

"I really don't need that much. I just want a peaceful life with some dividends, without having to worry about anything. I feel bad taking so much."

"What's there to feel bad about!"

Wang Dana pushed the contract in front of him, his expression slightly serious:

"Let's not be so formal, father and son. I said thirty, and it's thirty. If you refuse again, you're not giving your old man any face!"

Since things had come to this point, it would be pretentious for Lin Chen to refuse any further, so he smiled helplessly:

"Alright, then I'll benefit from your kindness, sir."

After saying that, he picked up a pen and signed his name.

Wang Dana laughed heartily, signed the contract swiftly, and stamped it with the official seal. Then, each person in charge signed and stamped the contract in turn, exchanging contracts, with the bright red seals landing on the paper.

Secretary Wu was the first to stand up and applaud:

"That's fantastic! Congratulations, Chairman Wang! Congratulations, Lin Chen! With this powerful alliance, Ivory Mountain is truly poised for takeoff!"

The applause and cheers lasted for a long time. Qi Santai held Wang Dana's hand, beaming from ear to ear.

"Chairman Wang is so generous! Lin Chen is young and promising! Our town is providing full support for this project. If there are any problems, just let us know, and we'll resolve them immediately!"

As the group escorted the two out of the meeting room, the villagers in the courtyard and on the wall immediately burst into enthusiastic applause, their faces beaming with joy.

Xie Guangkun squeezed to the front, staring at the contract in Lin Chen's hand, feeling a mix of envy and sourness, muttering to himself:

"That kid really got lucky! Sigh, it should have been Yongqiang's."

Liu Neng stood beside him, watching the commotion before him, and said:

"You...you're saying that? If you had given Yongqiang the money back then, the hot springs would have been yours..."

"No, Liu Neng, do you even know how to speak? If you can't speak, then shut your mouth."

"Look, I... I'm telling the truth. If you don't like it, then cover your ears."

Wang Dana, standing in the courtyard, glanced at his watch and said as he walked out:

"Alright, I'm completely relieved now that the important business is done. There's still a lot of things waiting for me to decide back in Benxi. The construction drawings for the resort, the selection of the construction team, and the preparation of materials all need to be finalized in advance. We have to rush back today."

Qi Santai quickly stepped forward to persuade them to stay:

"Don't rush off, Mr. Wang. We've arranged meals in town beforehand. Have a hot meal before you leave; it won't delay your journey!"

"No, no, business is more important, eating is secondary."

Wang Dana waved his hand, then turned to look at Lin Chen beside him.

Lin Chen stepped aside and whispered:

"Xiao Chen, your older brother and I will come to your place to celebrate the New Year on February 6th. Let's have a lively get-together. If you need anything, just let me know in advance, or I can ask Liu Da Nao to take care of it."

Lin Chen nodded with a smile:

"Okay, Uncle, you and my brother can just come over then. I'll prepare all the New Year's goods in advance. Oh, and drive carefully on the road."

Wang Dana caught a glimpse of Chen Yannan seeing them off out of the corner of his eye, and the doubt in his mind resurfaced.

Taking advantage of a moment when no one around was paying attention, he quietly tugged at Lin Chen and whispered:

"Tell me the truth, what's the deal with Chen Yannan? They said she was specially hired by the group? How come I didn't know anything about that?"

Lin Chen didn't hide anything and simply spoke frankly:

"Yes, she's my woman. I was worried about gossip in the village, so I deliberately gave her the title of a special employee of the group to cover my tracks. I'll pay her salary."

"You little brat!"

Wang Dana's tone was somewhat reproachful:

"You can't do that! I don't need that little bit of money, the important thing is whether Xiaomei knows about this? You absolutely can't betray that girl! Xiaomei is so wonderful, you can't be fickle and abandon her for someone new, what kind of person is that!"

"Xiaomei knows, how could I keep this from her...?"

Lin Chen touched his nose and added frankly:

"And Wang Xiaomeng, you've met her when you came to the village before. She's also my woman, we live together. I'll let you meet her during the New Year."

Now it was Wang Dana's turn to be stunned. His mouth opened and closed, but he didn't know what to say. He stared at Lin Chen for a long time, his eyes full of disbelief and questions. How did this kid do it?

After a long while, he finally let out a heavy sigh:

"You... sigh, some are dying of thirst while others are drowning in water! Your brother can't even find a decent girlfriend and is worried about it every day, but you, on the other hand, have several girls around you and get along so well."

He didn't lecture her any further, after all, it was a private matter for the younger generation, and besides, Xie Xiaomei and the other parties involved had no complaints and got along well, so as the elder, he couldn't interfere too much. He could only shake his head helplessly and give her some advice.

"Alright, just keep that in mind. Treat those girls well and don't mistreat them."